29 July – 1 August 2026

Turku Sea Jazz Festival begins on Wednesday, 29 July and continues until Saturday, 1 August. This year, the four-day festival spreads across the maritime quarter of Forum Marinum, the banks of the Aura River, Ruissalo Boatyard and the island of Seili. The programme features international top artists, leading Finnish jazz musicians, concerts aboard museum ships, […]

For several years, Turku Sea Jazz has been closely connected to the maritime setting of Forum Marinum. Historic ships, museum spaces and the riverside atmosphere create a unique framework for the festival, and this summer the focus shifts even more strongly toward intimate and immersive live music experiences. The popular museum musicians series returns once […]

The full programme for Turku Sea Jazz 2026 has now been released! From 29 July to 1 August 2026, the maritime jazz festival will spread across the riverside of Turku, the archipelago, and historic venues, offering audiences a unique combination of international top artists, leading names in Finnish jazz, and unforgettable concert settings. The festival […]

Held for the sixth time, Turku Sea Jazz is expanding this summer to Ruissalo Shipyard at the turn of July and August. The evening concert programme in Ruissalo features American pianist Joey Calderazzo, acclaimed British saxophonist Camilla George, and two of the hottest names on the Finnish jazz scene: Selma Savolainen and Maja Mannila. Taking […]